Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN
1 General Information
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1.5
Argus Ball Valve as “Partly Completed Machinery”
The automated Argus Ball Valve, i.e., an assembly consisting of an Argus Ball Valve and a
mounted pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric actuator with the corresponding control
components for an automated operating of the complete automated unit, can be
considered to be “machinery” in the sense of the European Machinery Directive
2006/46/EC. An Argus Ball Valve prepared for assembly with an actuator is thus regarded as
“partly completed machinery” in the sense of the European Machinery Directive
2006/46/EC.
The European Machinery Directive 2006/46/EC requires that any hazards for persons and for
the environment must be excluded when using the machinery.
Flowserve Flow Control GmbH certifies by the “Declaration of Incorporation” delivered with
each Argus Ball Valve prepared for automation that the Argus Ball Valve poses no risks
during assembly, installation into the industrial plant and during operation of the automated
unit.
This operating manual for the Argus Ball Valve is part of the complete documentation of the
automated unit (Argus Ball Valve and actuator).
1.6
Units
In this operating manual, the metric unit system (SI) is used.
1.7
Operating Parameters/Limits of the Argus Ball Valve
Argus Ball Valves are designed for special applications. Type, model, material selection,
nominal size, special features, attachments, accessories, and valve qualification are
adapted to the specified operating conditions. This results in operating parameters/limits
concerning fluids (media), pressure, temperature, and environmental conditions for each
Argus Ball Valve.
The metallic nameplate attached to the Argus Ball Valve provides information on these
operating parameters/limits: See also 1.8 Nameplate: Identification of the Argus Ball Valve.
The nameplate permanently attached to the Argus Ball Valve body indicates the
operating parameters/limits of the equipment. The maximum permissible operating
pressure and the maximum permissible operating temperature must never be
exceeded.
1.8
Nameplate: Identification of the Argus Ball Valve
The nameplate permanently affixed to the ball valve body provides the most important
information regarding the design and use of the Argus Ball Valve.
If the nameplate is missing or illegible, do not put the Argus Ball Valve into operation.
Instead, contact the Service Teams at Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or the
Flowserve Quick Response Centers for support.
